Shekhupura, Punjab Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Shekhupura, Punjab gets 531 mm of precipitation a year over about 42 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 40°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).

Shekhupura climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Shekhupura, Punjab has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 19°C in January to 40°C in May. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does Shekhupura get?

Shekhupura gets 531 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 42 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 85% of India.

August is the wettest month, with 132 mm. December is the driest, with 8 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 8.

Shekhupura weather by month

Shekhupura weather in January

In January, Shekhupura averages a high of 19°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The January record high is 28°C (1992) and the record low is -3°C (1989). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Shekhupura weather in February

In February, Shekhupura averages a high of 22°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The February record high is 30°C (1973) and the record low is -3°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Shekhupura weather in March

In March, Shekhupura averages a high of 28°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The March record high is 36°C (2004) and the record low is 3°C (1977).

Shekhupura weather in April

In April, Shekhupura averages a high of 35°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The April record high is 44°C (1979) and the record low is 3°C (1994).

Shekhupura weather in May

In May, Shekhupura averages a high of 40°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The May record high is 48°C (2013) and the record low is 9°C (2004).

Shekhupura weather in June

In June, Shekhupura averages a high of 40°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The June record high is 48°C (2012) and the record low is 18°C (1975).

Shekhupura weather in July

In July, Shekhupura averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 127 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The July record high is 45°C (1979) and the record low is 18°C (1987).

Shekhupura weather in August

In August, Shekhupura averages a high of 35°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 132 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The August record high is 41°C (1987) and the record low is 16°C (2001).

Shekhupura weather in September

In September, Shekhupura averages a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The September record high is 40°C (1979) and the record low is 15°C (2003).

Shekhupura weather in October

In October, Shekhupura averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 93% of daylight hours. The October record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 8°C (2004).

Shekhupura weather in November

In November, Shekhupura averages a high of 27°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The November record high is 33°C (2001) and the record low is 1°C (2003).

Shekhupura weather in December

In December, Shekhupura averages a high of 21°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The December record high is 30°C (2014) and the record low is -3°C (1984). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Shekhupura

October is the sunniest month in Shekhupura, with sunshine about 93% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 53%. Over the year the sun shines about 72% of daylight hours. Shekhupura is sunnier than 98% of India.

Humidity peaks in January at 81% and is lowest in May at 38%.

Shekhupura has about 140 days a year above 32°C. Shekhupura is hotter than 60% of India.

First and last freeze in Shekhupura

The first fall freeze in Shekhupura typically comes around December 21, and the last spring freeze around January 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 325 days.

Shekhupura weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Shekhupura station is 48°C, on May 23, 2013. The coldest is -3°C, on December 25, 1984.

The wettest day on record brought 340 mm of rain, on July 17, 1977.

26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Shekhupura

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 5°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 16°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 25°C.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 16°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January29 mm381%53%28°-3°
February32 mm468%72%30°-3°
March23 mm463%63%36°
April20 mm343%66%44°
May18 mm338%74%48°
June62 mm446%80%48°18°
July127 mm870%54%45°18°
August132 mm672%61%41°16°
September56 mm371%82%40°15°
October16 mm262%93%38°
November8.6 mm168%82%33°
December7.6 mm173%79%30°-3°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Shekhupura climate questions

How much rain does Shekhupura get?

Shekhupura gets 531 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 42 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Shekhupura?

August is the wettest month in Shekhupura, with 132 mm. December is the driest, with 8 mm.

How many rainy days does Shekhupura have a year?

Shekhupura has about 42 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 8.

What is the hottest month in Shekhupura?

May is the warmest month in Shekhupura, with an average high of 40°C.

What is the coldest month in Shekhupura?

January is the coldest month in Shekhupura, with an average low of 3°C.

What is the record high temperature in Shekhupura?

The record high at the Shekhupura station is 48°C, set on May 23, 2013. The record low is -3°C, on December 25, 1984.

What is the sunniest month in Shekhupura?

October is the sunniest month in Shekhupura, with sunshine about 93% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Shekhupura?

The first fall freeze in Shekhupura typically comes around December 21. The last spring freeze is around January 30.

What is the best time to visit Shekhupura?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station AMRITSAR (77 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station AMRITSAR.